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HMSI reports 3% decline in total sales at 430,683 units in August
Two-wheeler maker Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) on Wednesday reported a 3 per cent decline in total sales to 4,30,683 units in August.
 "HMSI reports 3% decline in total sales at 430,683 units in August")
Ashok Leyland COO Nitin Seth steps down after 11 years
Hinduja Group flagship firm Ashok Leyland on Wednesday said its Chief Operating Officer Nitin Seth is leaving after serving 11 years to pursue an alternate career outside the company
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US govt asks Tesla how Autopilot responds to emergency vehicles
The U.S. government's highway safety agency wants detailed information on how Tesla's Autopilot system detects and responds to emergency vehicles parked on highways.
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Suzuki Motorcycle's total sales up 27% in August at 73,463 units
Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd (SMIPL) on Wednesday reported a 27 per cent increase in total sales at 73,463 units in August 2021.
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TVS Motor auto sales up a marginal 1% in August, two-wheelers drag
Total two-wheeler sales down 1%, domestic show was worse, with 18% dip
 "TVS Motor auto sales up a marginal 1% in August, two-wheelers drag")
Top headlines: Aug GST collection Rs 1.12 trn; AU SFB clears air on exits
Business Standard brings you the top stories this evening
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Honda reports 49% increase in domestic sales at 11,177 units in August
Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL) on Wednesday reported a 49 per cent increase in domestic sales at 11,177 units in August as compared with the same month last year.
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VE Commercial Vehicles posts nearly 2-fold jump in August sales
VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd, a joint venture between Volvo Group and Eicher Motors, on Wednesday reported a nearly two-fold jump in total sales at 4,793 units in August 2021.
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Royal Enfield launches all new Classic 350 tagged at Rs 1.84 lakh
Royal Enfield on Wednesday said it has launched an all new version of Classic 350 motorcycle in the country with price starting at Rs 1.84 lakh (ex-showroom Chennai).
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Mahindra's domestic passenger vehicle sales up 17% in August
Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) on Wednesday reported a 17 per cent increase in domestic passenger vehicle sales at 15,973 units in August as compared to the same month last year.
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Tata Motors reports 53% increase in domestic sales in August
Tata Motors on Wednesday said its total domestic wholesales increased by 53 per cent to 54,190 units in August as compared to the same month last year.
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Maruti reports 5% increase in total sales at 130,699 units in August
The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) on Wednesday reported a 5 per cent increase in total sales at 1,30,699 units in August 2021, amid electronic components shortage.
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Skoda Auto India posts nearly four-fold jump in sales at 3,829 units in Aug
Skoda Auto India on Wednesday reported a nearly four-fold jump in sales at 3,829 units in August 2021.
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Hyundai Motor India reports 12% rise in sales in August at 59,068 units
Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) on Wednesday reported a 12.3 per cent increase in total sales at 59,068 units in August.
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Tata Motors e-Tigor makes a debut as the most affordable e-car
Prices start at Rs 11,99,000 and Rs 12,99,000; saving per kilometer for the e-Tigor is Rs 6.50
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Volkswagen to hike Polo, Vento prices by up to 3% from September 1
German carmaker Volkswagen on Tuesday said it will hike prices of hatchback Polo and mid-sized sedan Vento by up to 3 per cent from September 1.
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Maruti Suzuki to slash output in September by 60% over chip shortage
Closure of Bosch plant in Malaysia hurt production in September
Maruti expects Sept production at 40% of normal output due to chip shortage
The usage of semiconductors in the auto industry has gone up globally in recent times
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TVS Srichakra forays into Indonesian market with Eurogrip range of tyres
The manufacturer of two and three-wheeler tyres, TVS Srichakra, on Tuesday announced its foray into the Indonesian market, with the Eurogrip range of tyres
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'It'll be mandatory for automakers to offer biofuel vehicles in 6 months'
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday said India will make it mandatory for auto manufacturers to offer vehicles running 100 per cent on bio-fuels in the next six months
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